Épisodes

  • Linkedin, Mentors & Mindset
    Oct 2 2025

    In this episode of the University Life Podcast, host Emerald Olaoye sits down with Victoria Olamide.


    A legal project manager, strategist, and one of Nigeria’s top LinkedIn creators, to unpack the real journey of growth, clarity, and building opportunities online.

    Victoria Olamide takes us inside her journey...

    How she found clarity and direction.

    She reveals the biggest myths about success she had to overcome, how she built consistency on LinkedIn without comparing or burning out, and why skills, mentors, and community matter just as much as schoolwork.


    Together, we explore the challenges students face today fear, perfectionism and how to rise above them to build a career and life that truly stands out.

    If you’re a student, graduate, or young professional asking questions like

    “How do I start?”, “How do I stay consistent?”, or “How do I find opportunities beyond school?”

    this episode is for you.


    🎙️ Listen as Emerald Olaoye and Victoria Olamide explore:

    • The truth about LinkedIn growth and opportunities

    • Why consistency and community matter for your career

    • How to balance skills, schoolwork, and personal growth

    • What becoming exceptional really means


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    55 min
  • Love, Lies & Religious Delusions
    Sep 9 2025

    This episode tackles one of the most controversial issues in Nigeria: faith, genotype, sickle cell, love, and the church.


    We ask the hard questions no one wants to face:

    • Should two AS lovers marry if they’re “trusting God”?

    • Is rejecting medical advice faith—or pride?

    • Why do people trust pastors over doctors in marriage decisions?

    • Has the church made us silent about science, health, and relationships?

    • Would Jesus really advise two AS people to risk having a sickle cell child?


    If you’ve ever wondered about the balance between faith and wisdom, religion and responsibility, love and science, this conversation will challenge everything you think you know.


    Nigeria sickle cell podcast, AS genotype marriage, faith vs science Nigeria, religion and health discussion, University Life Podcast Emerald Olaoye, Nurse Simmieking interview.

    👥 Featuring:

    • Emerald Olaoye (Host, University Life Podcast)

    • Simmieking (Nurse & returning guest)



    Listen now and join the conversation reshaping how we think about faith, health, and love.

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    1 h et 21 min
  • Last episode for season 1
    Aug 5 2025

    MY FINAL EPISODE – The End of a Journey | University Life Podcast


    This is it.

    The last one.

    After countless conversations, laughter, vulnerability, and unforgettable stories… I’m saying goodbye.


    In this emotional final episode of the University Life Podcast, I open my heart to thank every listener, every guest, and every supporter who believed in this vision. From students battling with identity to rising stars who shared their truth, we built something powerful together.


    Whether you’ve been here since Day 1 or just stumbled upon this channel, this episode is for you.


    I share what this podcast has meant to me, how it changed my life, and why this goodbye is both hard… and necessary.


    Listen to heartfelt shoutouts, behind-the-scenes moments, and the real reason I chose to end the podcast.

    If this episode meant something to you, leave a comment.

    📩 Reach out to me on [Insert IG or email if relevant].


    👉 SUBSCRIBE to the channel – who knows what might come next.


    Thank you. For everything.

    – Emerald

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    10 min
  • Lecturers that say 'A' is for God
    Jul 23 2025

    In this episode Emerald Olaoye and Dr Olusola sat to discuss the things students get wrong about lecturers.

    This episode shows the perspective of a lecturer

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    49 min
  • Most students are Slowly killing Themselves
    Jul 16 2025

    Most students don’t realize how bad things have gotten until their body crashes.


    In this episode of the University Life Podcast, I, Emerald Olaoye sits with nurse Simi to have a raw, eye-opening conversation about what student health really looks like behind the


    “I’m fine” and “I’m just tired.”


    We talk about:

    – Why most students are under-eating or eating wrong

    – The hidden dangers of poor sleep and zero rest

    – How stress and anxiety are silently affecting your performance

    – Simple ways to take back control of your health before it’s too late


    This isn’t the typical lecture on wellness.


    It’s a wake-up call for every student who thinks they’re too young to fall apart.



    Bro you'll break to pieces if you continue like this without proper care.


    Because your body is a certificate of your performance and it needs care too.



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    32 min
  • Why First Class Students are Different
    Jul 10 2025

    What does it really take to graduate with a 5.0 GPA not once, but 6 times?


    In this episode of the University Life Podcast, Emerald Olaoye sits down with Jameswilliams Gabriel, a brilliant Nigerian student, academic influencer, and a 6-time 5.0 GPA achiever.


    He shares the story behind his journey to academic excellence, the mindset that kept him focused, and how he turned his first-class result into a brand.We dive deep into:



    His secret to consistently getting a 5.0 GPA


    The truth about students rushing into tech Private vs public school grading in Nigeria is group studying effective?


    His take on “school na scam” and staying motivated


    The 4 types of luck


    What academic excellence can really unlock for your future


    This episode is for every student trying to figure life out, anyone struggling with self-doubt, and those wondering if academic success is still worth chasing in today’s world.



    👇 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real stories like this.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.

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    1 h et 14 min
  • Is Your Roommate your FRIEND?
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode, Emerald Olaoye and Ayomide dive deep into the unspoken tension that often brews among female roommates in Nigerian universities.

    Why do friendships fade when roommates move in together?

    Why does envy, rivalry, and silent competition creep in, especially among girls?

    Is it just personality clash or something deeper?

    This conversation is pretty reflective and hits home on so many levels.

    We explored the hidden expectations, territorial drama, and emotional boundaries that make female roommate relationships so complex—and sometimes toxic.

    If you've ever shared a room in school, this episode will hit home

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    18 min
  • 5 Habits That Rewired My Brain (Most People Don't Know Them)
    Jun 21 2025

    Have you ever felt like your mind is working against you?


    Like no matter how hard you try, you keep overthinking, procrastinating, or spiraling into self-doubt?


    Same.


    But everything started to shift when I committed to these 5 powerful habits—practical, underrated, and insanely effective.



    In this episode, Emerald Olaoye is breaking them down one by one.

    Each habits that has helped him reset his mindset, build self-discipline, and gain mental clarity.


    If you’re tired of feeling stuck, confused, or constantly battling yourself… this might be what your brain’s been needing.


    Hit play.


    Let’s rewire your mind—on your terms.


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    7 min